When Lunar New Year Isn't Easy | Dealing with Difficult Emotions during Festive Season | Self Care

Hi, everyone. It’s the Lunar New Year eve today 🧧🍊 I found myself awake naturally at 5.30am 😲 writing the script for this video. It's now 12.25am - with a half-day of remote work, followed by preparing for reunion dinner and then more video editing. As the Year of the Wood Dragon draws near, I'd like to take a moment to recognize those who find celebrations challenging. Lunar New Year is a time of celebration for many. But for some, it can evoke reminders of past traumas and ongoing struggles. Whether it's strained relationships, unresolved conflicts, or painful memories, difficult experiences can overshadow what should be happy moments. In this video, you'll find 3 self-care tips to help you prepare and support yourself during any difficult experience this season. 00:00 Why festivities can be difficult for some people, including me 02:13 Tip 1 - Find a way to track your energy levels and record your wins 04:57 Tip 2 - Make time to do something nice for yourself every day 09:28 Tip 3 - Speak to yourself kindly 12:13 Wrapping up this video Lunar New Year is all about coming together with family, but it's also a chance to spend some time reconnecting with yourself. Take a moment to reflect and find inner peace amidst the celebrations. I sincerely wish you a Lunar New Year filled with peace, healing, and self-care. (Disclaimer: I am not sponsored or affiliated with any brands or services mentioned in this video, but I’m sharing them here based on my personal experiences and recommendations from people I trust.)